Traveling Superintendent (Southeast, US)

RNGD•Metairie, LA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. Our team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities—and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, RNGD thrives on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region, with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. We are seeking a Traveling Superintendent responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating the overall field execution of infrastructure construction projects across multiple geographic locations, including Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. This role serves as the on-site leader and primary point of contact for field operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with contract requirements, schedules, and quality standards. The position requires regular travel to active infrastructure project sites and flexibility to support projects across multiple states. The Traveling Superintendent plays a critical role in maintaining consistency in execution, safety culture, and operational excellence across RNGD’s infrastructure portfolio.

Requirements

RNGD Values Alignment
Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: Renegade Mentality Sweep Floors Build Together Honor Promises
Collaborative
Builds cooperative, trusting relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams
Effectively facilitates communication and coordination among all project stakeholders
Strategic and Results-Oriented
Sets clear direction and expectations for field operations and project execution
Balances the big picture with attention to detail
Proactively identifies risks and opportunities for efficiency
Focuses on delivering safe, on-time, and profitable projects
Leadership
Develops and motivates project teams through coaching and mentoring
Drives accountability and fosters a high-performance culture
Analytical and Results-Oriented
Uses data and reports to make informed decisions
Adapts strategies quickly based on project performance metrics
Focused on delivering safe, high-quality, on-time, and profitable infrastructure projects

Nice To Haves

6+ years of field leadership experience in civil or infrastructure construction environments
Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure projects requiring consistent on-site supervision
Strong understanding of civil construction processes, sequencing, and systems
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project schedules
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to build and maintain strong team morale
Ability to travel regularly and work on active construction jobsites

Responsibilities

Field Leadership and Project Execution
Create cost efficiencies through process improvement and effective field planning
Support and drive utilization of RNGD initiatives, systems, and field technologies
Develop a comprehensive understanding of each project through immersion in contract documents, plans, and specifications
Establish and direct field execution strategies related to scheduling, logistics, manpower planning, and work sequencing
Provide consistent on-site leadership across multiple projects while traveling between active jobsites
Ensure efficient jobsite closeout and timely turnover of project facilities to owners and stakeholders
Construction Oversight
Lead field execution of infrastructure work, including earthwork, utilities, drainage, concrete structures, roadway, and civil systems
Coordinate and facilitate subcontractor startup meetings to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, safety, and quality expectations
Monitor production and field performance, adjusting strategies to maintain schedule and budget objectives
Ensure compliance with approved work plans, inspection requirements, and quality standards
Field Operations and Safety
Partner with the Field Safety Team to manage and reinforce the jobsite safety program
Identify, correct, and report unsafe behaviors or hazardous conditions
Ensure adherence to all safety plans, JSAs, competent person requirements, and regulatory standards
Documentation and Reporting
Log, track, and process required project documentation, including daily reports, progress photos, safety documentation, inspections, and work plans
Analyze reports on project performance and implement corrective actions as needed
Report progress toward established performance targets and key project metrics
Team Development and Client Management
Coach, develop, and retain a high-performance project team
Uphold brand standards and reinforce the company’s core values and manifesto, leading by example
Proactively manage client, employee, and subcontractor experiences to ensure satisfaction
Actively participate in industry associations to represent and promote the company
Financial and Risk Management
Proactively monitor project financial performance, identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies
Ensure efficient workflows and effective use of enabling technologies
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce rework, and enhance overall project outcomes
Analyze project risks and implement mitigation strategies early